Artist: Leen, Willem van, miniaturist - Dutch artist, 1753-1825; Date(s): circa 1773 - before 1825; Classification(s): miniature (painting), box, The ivory was carved to form a box. The shell of a turtle (known as tortoiseshell) was carved, heated and pressed to form the lining. The parts were glued together. The miniature was painted on card and set under glass with a gilt metal mount.; Acquisition: bequeathed by Broughton, Major the Hon. H.R., 1973-04-06, Major, the Hon. H.R. Broughton Bequest [M.120 & A-1973]
Description: ivory with tortoise-shell lining, set with a miniature of vase of flowers and a nest
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